Overview

This General Nursing (Hons) programme from the Atlantic Technological University will equip you with the necessary skills to analyse numerous problems and apply solutions based on best practice. And equally importantly, teach you how to convey your knowledge in an effective and empathetic manner.

After qualifying, you’ll be able to explore and advance your career in a wide variety of areas in the healthcare field – including as a specialist nurse in renal, oncology and orthopedics, and as either a community, public health or general practice nurse.

Career Opportunities

The main employers are:

Clinical Nursing
Education
Nurse Management

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Nursing Pathway

Research in Practice

Professional and Ethical Nursing Studies

Nursing Skills

Promoting Health & Wellbeing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May

Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 31st July

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

95

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Letterkenny, Ireland

Disciplines

Nursing View 35 other Bachelors in Nursing in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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95

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TOEFL^® IBT

70

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51

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement

6 subjects at O6/H7 which must include:
2 subjects at H5
English or Irish at O6/H7
Maths at O6/H7
Physics or Chemistry or Physics with Chemistry or Biology or Agricultural Science at O6/H7

QQI/FET Major Award Required:

One of the following awards:
5M4349 – Nursing Studies
5M4468 – Community Health Services
5M4339 – Healthcare Support
5M3782 – Health Service Skills

Additional QQI/FET/ Requirements:

Five Distinctions which must include two of the following
5N0749 Anatomy and Physiology

and

5N4325 Nursing Theory and Practice or

5N0758 – Care Support

GCE/ A-level/ GCSE Entry Requirement:

6 distinct recognised GCSE/A-level subjects which must include:
2 A-levels at Grade C

and

4 other subjects at GCSE-level Grade C which must include:
English or Irish
and Maths
and a Laboratory Science subject

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Living costs

Letterkenny

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Living costs

Letterkenny

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